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Shanks, Boa, DD, WB, Ace, Rayleigh, Luffy. 7 characters so far. Who is supposed to be the eighth?

Dragon is heavily implied by Iwankov. I really don't have a reason to doubt it. Garp could have it too, although implications aren't that hard. Garp said he knew Luffy had it in him as well. If his grandson has it, and his son has it...

I do hope Doflamingo escapes. I think the honor of taking him down belongs to Luffy. He's been a force that's caused effected the Seven Warlords for quite awhile. Think about it: he defeated two, befriended two others (even asked one of them to join his crew), got help from a fifth, and earned the respect of another, and has formed alliance with one more. I'd say he's the only one who can have a massive effect on them. So why not let him have the privilege of taking down the most fearsome of the Warlords?

I don't understand this kind of post! Why should a certain enemy be defeated just by the main villain? We already know that dd will be defeated,and that he isn't the strongest character either,so there's no problem if he is defeated by aokiji mow,and in some volumes he falls against luffy too. Moria was introduced as a man who had already list in the NW against kaido,and whose dreams were shattered. Now we have already had the proof that dd would be stomped by kaido,no problems if aokiji owns him too.

I don't understand this kind of post! Why should a certain enemy be defeated just by the main villain? We already know that dd will be defeated,and that he isn't the strongest character either,so there's no problem if he is defeated by aokiji mow,and in some volumes he falls against luffy too. Moria was introduced as a man who had already list in the NW against kaido,and whose dreams were shattered. Now we have already had the proof that dd would be stomped by kaido,no problems if aokiji owns him too.

Still, since Dressrosa is his base, it's obvious that he's the main antagonist of the next arc, and Luffy always fights the main antagonist of each arc.

I think you're forgetting something. Doflamingo doesn't need to wrap Smoker in a coccoon with his wires. It's enough to put a couple of wires around him, maybe arm, leg, neck... So, he uses Haki on them as well. What would happen to Smoker if he tried to get away in his smoke form? That's right, couple of cuts if he's lucky, couple of lost limbs/head if he's not.

Well, If I think about it like that he can immobilize him like that, even example that I gave somehow adds to what you say- If Luffy had hold of Cesar in like few more places at time than just over waist line he would be able to hold him in one place, you are right in this.
Still for me he gotten immobilized just like Marv by Kevin in Sin City- after first attack that blinded/ handicaped him so he was almost unable to fight back at the moment- and then he hit the ground after next attack(s), next his moves were restrained by Haki imbued wires.

Still, since Dressrosa is his base, it's obvious that he's the main antagonist of the next arc, and Luffy always fights the main antagonist of each arc.

uhm,not exactly: during the war's saga (from vol.50 to vol.61) luffy didn't actually fought the main enemy,had a main enemy been there... this time is a different case too,as there is law's crew and an alliance. I really don't know whether oda will make this saga against dd,leaving kaido for the future,or making all of them join this saga...

Law here says that brokers try to not get noticed by Marines, make deals in the shadows.
So this + info from New World Times
"Crocodile is managing to elude any Marines searching for him."
Makes me think that he has to be one of brokers right now.

He is the former leader of a criminal network, it would make sense if no that he is free, he resumes a life of crime.

Originally Posted by alisdfd

you make a good point but law should take him down because it was law who was an ex-member of his crew and it would be an emotionally and physically hurtful to DD if he gets beaten by law

Law is a supporting character. Supporting characters do not defeat the main bad guy of an arc.

Originally Posted by mattiaildivino

uhm,not exactly: during the war's saga (from vol.50 to vol.61) luffy didn't actually fought the main enemy,had a main enemy been there... this time is a different case too,as there is law's crew and an alliance. I really don't know whether oda will make this saga against dd,leaving kaido for the future,or making all of them join this saga...

Who exactly was the main enemy in the war? And since Luffy did not defeat them, who did? If there was no main enemy, or they were not defeated at all, how exactly does that support your point?

I don't understand this kind of post! Why should a certain enemy be defeated just by the main villain? We already know that dd will be defeated,and that he isn't the strongest character either,so there's no problem if he is defeated by aokiji mow,and in some volumes he falls against luffy too. Moria was introduced as a man who had already list in the NW against kaido,and whose dreams were shattered. Now we have already had the proof that dd would be stomped by kaido,no problems if aokiji owns him too.

Kaido is the strongest villain of the saga, not the arc. It may be two years before they fight Kaido. In the meantime, Dofla is the strongest villain of this arc. Luffy is currently headed to Dressrosa, Dofla's home base. He well have to be defeated before they move on. Luffy will fight Dofla for the same reason he fought Mr. 3. He was not the strongest villain of the Baroque Works Saga, but he was the strongest of the Little Garden Arc.

More importantly, beating Dofla let's Luffy level up. Defeating Dofla will announce his arrival in the New World, and initiate his rise as a power, culminating in his fight with Kaido. If anyone else beats Dofla, it's just another fight, no different than Zoro beating Monet. If Luffy beats Dofla, he can begin building his reputation in the New World.

If Luffy defeats Doflamingo, he'll not only have Kaidou to deal with it, but the Marines as well. Plus, Akainu, I believe, wants him badly for escaping him from before and there's the great amount attention being drawn to him and his crew. If anything, the events on "Fishman Island" alone, have probably circled throughout the New World by now, let alone the World Government.

And after this "Punk Hazard" arc ends, I'm sure, the Elder Stars will make their new orders made next. The only thing is, the World Government cannot just roam into New World territory, where their jurisdiction ends.

The Strawhats have already defeated two Shichibukai. The Marine did not pursue them after Alabasta or Thriller Bark. Hina tried to block their escape from Alabasta, but did not follow when they broke through. Kuma was sent to kill them at Punk Hazard, but allowed them to escape. After they escaped neither the Marine nor Government pursued. I doubt they will intervene any more this time. The Marine generally do not seem to like the Shichibukai anyway. Some likely will be happy to see Doflamingo fall, Akainu among them. Luffy's bounty probably will rise into 400million range, but that's all I expect to happen.

He is the former leader of a criminal network, it would make sense if no that he is free, he resumes a life of crime.

THAT'S what I said some days ago,though my post was deleted. Crocodile is most likely jack,I wonder what kind of men are under him now.

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Who exactly was the main enemy in the war? And since Luffy did not defeat them, who did? If there was no main enemy, or they were not defeated at all, how exactly does that support your point?

You didn't understand,I said this exact thing: that guy bet dd will be defeated by luffy,cause he is the main villain and luffy has always been fighting the main enemy in every arc. I told him that things have changed,as in the war's saga there wasn't even a main villain,and this time there's an alliance.new things can imply different ways in oda's mind.

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Kaido is the strongest villain of the saga, not the arc. It may be two years before they fight Kaido. In the meantime, Dofla is the strongest villain of this arc. Luffy is currently headed to Dressrosa, Dofla's home base. He well have to be defeated before they move on. Luffy will fight Dofla for the same reason he fought Mr. 3. He was not the strongest villain of the Baroque Works Saga, but he was the strongest of the Little Garden Arc.

More importantly, beating Dofla let's Luffy level up. Defeating Dofla will announce his arrival in the New World, and initiate his rise as a power, culminating in his fight with Kaido. If anyone else beats Dofla, it's just another fight, no different than Zoro beating Monet. If Luffy beats Dofla, he can begin building his reputation in the New World.

thats the point,I think dd is the main enemy of the saga,kaido's turn will come much later.but that's just my opinion,and I'm not sure of it either...

I believe we will see Drake soon because is a 50/50 he is working for kaidou.
When it comes to DD and Aokiji I think they will fight for a bit then Vergo is going to step in having Aokiji at a disadvantage and he is
Probably going to stop fighting to take care of other things like making sure the g5 leave the island with smoker.

Dragon is heavily implied by Iwankov. I really don't have a reason to doubt it. Garp could have it too, although implications aren't that hard. Garp said he knew Luffy had it in him as well. If his grandson has it, and his son has it...

Well, that could be a gold mine for sperm banks.

Originally Posted by FetherMan

If Luffy defeats Doflamingo, he'll not only have Kaidou to deal with it, but the Marines as well. Plus, Akainu, I believe, wants him badly for escaping him from before and there's the great amount attention being drawn to him and his crew. If anything, the events on "Fishman Island" alone, have probably circled throughout the New World by now, let alone the World Government.

And after this "Punk Hazard" arc ends, I'm sure, the Elder Stars will make their new orders made next. The only thing is, the World Government cannot just roam into New World territory, where their jurisdiction ends.

When Luffy ever cared who was after him? And everyone is after him nowadays. He's on the road to have all the world on his back, so you just wait. Marines aren't that much of treat and so far this new era of Aikanu proved nothing. Seriously. I'm sure Vergo is not the only official in there. There is probably more. A lot more. And I'm sure revolutionaries have some as well.

And their "official" jurisdiction ends, but they probably have agents for that. As pirates have infiltrators on the marine, I'm sure marine have their own men under some Yonkous.

Now I'm thinking on Drake as a double agent.

The Sky is pouring
The wind is blowing
The sea looks red,
a surging sea of flames
looks like the entrance to hell
'Perfect', the captain said.